About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring substitute instructors to deliver vocational and life-skills training to adult learners (18+) enrolled in post‑secondary certificate programs. This is an on‑call / per‑diem teaching role. Typical duties include:

• Teach curriculum areas such as animal care, entry‑level culinary arts, healthcare operations, hospitality, and material handling
• Deliver occasional modules on financial literacy, social skills, and daily life skills
• Translate classroom theory into practical skills at externship and community sites
• Supervise and coach students during externships and community placements
• Maintain classroom management and document student progress
• Travel locally to partner sites (including animal shelters) as required

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must meet Florida state (FLDOE/CIE) instructor requirements for this role
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience demonstrating teaching, training, or classroom management skills
• Comfortable handling and working directly with cats and dogs; willing to travel regularly to local animal shelters
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; patient and adaptable when working with adults with disabilities

Preferred:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree (Special Education, Vocational Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or related)
• Previous experience teaching or supporting adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities
• Relevant credentials or certifications in special education, vocational instruction, or related fields

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate: $19.00 per hour – per diem (as needed; no guarantee of set hours)
• Employment type: Full‑time (per source) — role is scheduled on a per‑diem / on‑call basis (hours not guaranteed)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Paid training and certifications, including through the employer’s training program
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and immediate family

Note: The hourly pay shown is based on the source posting. Compensation and benefits are subject to the confidential client’s policies and applicable Florida employment laws.

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Additional Requirements & Conditions

• Must be able to pass background checks and any client‑required screenings
• Ability to travel locally to community and externship sites; reliable transportation recommended
• Reasonable accommodations available upon request in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law

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Why Join

• Make a measurable difference by helping adults with developmental disabilities gain workplace skills
• Hands‑on, vocational teaching across varied, practical program areas
• Ongoing training and professional development via the client’s Arc Educates-style program

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Legal & Compliance Notes

Confidential Client follows all applicable federal and Florida employment laws. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process; please indicate any needs when contacted.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.